Not digging Super Mario Galaxy

Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

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Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

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TheDanwich

Anything that is popular and liked a lot is bound to be overrated to a lot of people, thank you for not bashing the game just for the heck of it.

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Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

(the writing is not that solid but you get the point)

Cesar_Barba

Anything that is popular and liked a lot is bound to be overrated to a lot of people, thank you for not bashing the game just for the heck of it.

To be honest, I find the game is overrated. Whenever it is touted as the best game of all time, I cringe. Whenever it is mentionned as the best Mario, I cringe. It is the prettiest game on the Wii, no doubt about that though.

It is the best platformer of this generation and one of the best Wii games. But, it is a still a platformer and it's far from revolutionnary. Bottom line is... If you don't like platformers and Mario games, SMG won't change that...

Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?TheDanwich

The only thing which is the same as Mario 64/Sunshine is the plot (and even that's slightly different, but come on, who cares?!) other than that its the most innovative, fun and generally awesome plaformer I've played in a long time... And Sunshine had FLUDD, so that isn't really similar to 64...

Hey man, its alright if you don't like it. But you will get angry people because of this.

I personally don't like the Halo series, eventhough everybody seems to agree its the best game series ever made of all time ever.

We all have different tastes.

I really enjoyed Mario Galaxy. The controls wound up being a welcome addition as opposed to being a hindrance. Balance, level design were both also good...the story bit a** though.

And the principal surrounding the world hub was a blatant rip off of Mario 64. Instead of jumping into paintings, you would go into dimensional cannons or whatever and get blasted off to a galaxy instead of a painting. But then again, it's a formula that works for gamers of all ages, so there was little need to alter an already successful application.

In general, I enjoyed Mario Galaxy, and so do my kids.

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Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

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Jazunn

Anything that is popular and liked a lot is bound to be overrated to a lot of people, thank you for not bashing the game just for the heck of it.

To be honest, I find the game is overrated. Whenever it is touted as the best game of all time, I cringe. Whenever it is mentionned as the best Mario, I cringe. It is the prettiest game on the Wii, no doubt about that though.

It is the best platformer of this generation and one of the best Wii games. But, it is a still a platformer and it's far from revolutionnary. Bottom line is... If you don't like platformers and Mario games, SMG won't change that...

Really?

To be honest, I find the game is overrated. Whenever it is touted as the best game of all time, I cringe. Whenever it is mentionned as the best Mario, I cringe. It is the prettiest game on the Wii, no doubt about that though.

It is the best platformer of this generation and one of the best Wii games. But, it is a still a platformer and it's far from revolutionnary. Bottom line is... If you don't like platformers and Mario games, SMG won't change that...

Jazunn

Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

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TheDanwich

This game overrated? yes.
MP3 overrated? yes.
Brawl overrated? yes.

IDK what these reviewers are thinking these days, but it almost seems like their mouth isn't connected to their brain.

I'm not sure if i will go as far and say its overrated, but I will say I couldn't get into it. I tried playing it for awhile and just couldn't do it. In fact my roomate has played it more then I have and its my system and game. I tried watching him play it and to be honest its just ehh. Its not a bad game, but its nothing special. I put it in the middle of the pack when it comes to Mario games.

Glad I have it? Yes

Glad I didn't buy it? O yeah!!!

Super Mario Galaxy is the best 3D Mario game ever in my opinion

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Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?Satanshelper

The only thing which is the same as Mario 64/Sunshine is the plot (and even that's slightly different, but come on, who cares?!) other than that its the most innovative, fun and generally awesome plaformer I've played in a long time... And Sunshine had FLUDD, so that isn't really similar to 64...

You're wrong.

You save the princess in Mario 64 and Galaxy. You save her momentarily in Sunshine.

You collect 120 stars (or "shines") in all 3 games. In Galaxy, you even do it twice. They are always hovering 5 feet above the ground, spinning. After you collect them, Mario does a little spin/dance and says something in a high-pitched voice.

You have to run around a hub to get to the real levels.

You have to do little tasks, such as: collect x amount of coins, find the (insert object here), gather 5 (insert object here), get to the top of (insert name of mountain/building/giant robot here), and complete (enter task here) in x amount of time.

Stars open new levels.

You fight Bowser. In Galaxy and 64, you fight him three times.

There is always a water level (or 5), a lava level, a snow level (in Galaxy and 64), a mountain level, and a ghost level.

...and many others.

I'm not hating on the game, by the way, I'm just saying he's got a point. The system hasn't changed in 12 years, and if you've played the hell out of Sunshine and 64, this game is a cakewalk.

Super Mario Galaxy is the best 3D Mario game ever in my opinion

chocolate1325

Mine too :P I absolutely loved Mario Galaxy.

Anyone else not really digging this game? I think its good, I am just having a lot of trouble getting into it. Yes, its different, but isn't it still the same game we played on the N64 and Gamecube?

I think this game is highly overrated. I would probaly only give it an 8 out of 10 just because it only does a couple of new things, and all of them are just repeated throughout the game. This is a disappointing conclusion for me, considering my favorite genre of games is platform. Anyone else feel the same way?

(the writing is not that solid but you get the point)

TheDanwich

I've got the same problem. It was cool at first but then it just gets ok after your half way into it. I know lots of people disagree with this though. I gave it an 8 out of 10 on my Gspot review.

Let me begin by saying that I go into every Wii game with a bias against it for the simple fact that I prefer traditional control schemes to the Wiimote. Maybe it's because I've been gaming a long time and am not too crazy about change, I dunno.

That being said, IMHO, Super Mario Galaxy is the best console Mario game since Super Mario World. I wasn't such a big fan of Super Mario 64 -- I respect that it was one of the early 3D games and such, I just didn't think it was so special apart from that -- and Super Mario Sunshine was just lousy (again, IMO -- no flaming please), but Super Mario Galaxy is a truly great addition to the Mario canon.

The game has a back-to-basics approach despite throwing in all different kinds of new variables in there... it appeases my nostalgia, but feels like something fresh and new. A truly amazing game, IMO.

I guess its fair I explain myself a little more. I couldn't get over the fact that, after all cool stuff you do in space is gone (via the Wii mote segments), there is nothing left at the core but the game that we have all seen done to death.

Collect items to get to bosses. I wanted this platform game to take the whole series in a new direction. I might be alone in this, but I don't believe they made any strides in the genre.

This is all my opinion though, please don't ignore this game becasue of what I say (hopefully you can think for yourself). I would rent this game or pick it up just to see what all the fuss about it is.

Hey man, its alright if you don't like it. But you will get angry people because of this.

I personally don't like the Halo series, eventhough everybody seems to agree its the best game series ever made of all time ever.

We all have different tastes.

Fredrick2003x

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Hey man, its alright if you don't like it. But you will get angry people because of this.

I personally don't like the Halo series, eventhough everybody seems to agree its the best game series ever made of all time ever.

We all have different tastes.

MarioMellow

Thanks, even though Halo has nothing to do with what I'm talking about

Not only do I think it's the best Mario game yet, it is the very best platformer ever made.

I consider Galaxy to be the pinnicle of platformers, and have no idea where the genere could go from here.

Once that beautiful music started going through my ears, I was hooked from beginning to end. I was excited even while playing as Luigi to get the other 121 stars.

I guess its fair I explain myself a little more. I couldn't get over the fact that, after all cool stuff you do in space is gone (via the Wii mote segments), there is nothing left at the core but the game that we have all seen done to death.

Collect items to get to bosses. I wanted this platform game to take the whole series in a new direction. I might be alone in this, but I don't believe they made any strides in the genre.

This is all my opinion though, please don't ignore this game becasue of what I say (hopefully you can think for yourself). I would rent this game or pick it up just to see what all the fuss about it is.

TheDanwich

Im backing you up on this. I dont really like Galaxy, now i dont know if thats because i didnt get far enough into the game, or i just got bored of the same Mario thing. Collect Stars save the Galaxy,Castle or Land. Dont get me wrong, i loved the first Super Mario (N64). But i just dont like Galaxy.